its been noted a number of times that i lean towards simple things and making acai bowls is no different. building your own acai bowl is a fun and exciting way to change up your smoothie game. it’s a healthy, raw vegan, plant-based, nutrient dense form of fuel.
a few weeks ago a friend sent me the downside of smoothies from the new york times. i don’t disagree that smoothies can be overloaded with sugars. and just about anything... Read More

september’s push to preserve summer has been stirred and swirled to create a creamy chocolate cashew soft serve ice cream. it’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast, treat enough for an after dinner desert, and does NOT require an ice cream maker or special blender. what?!
and did i mention it only has five ingredients?
this dairy and soy free delight can be made vegan or not depending on your sweetener of choice. typically i prefer using... Read More

looking to eat healthy, have a little bit of fun while you do it AND not spend hours in the kitchen? then you are in the right place because i have a dairy-free banana split recipe that is as easy as 1-2-3.
what you’ll need:
a couple ripe bananas
superfood soft serve ice cream
topping such as: chocolate sauce, crunchy buckwheat, honied almonds, nuts and seeds, cacao nibs, fresh or frozen berries, maybe a sweet cherry on top, etc.
if you’re... Read More

this rawcipe is a plant-based walnut taco building experience. it’s not quite chipotle but, in my opinion, it’s better because you can make it at home. it’s as simple as having seasoned walnut taco meat, great guacamole and a head of purple cabbage on hand.
in no way shape or form am i a chipotle hater. it’s a great, mostly healthy, fast food joint that seems to have food morals i’m happy to support. when i’ve... Read More

sugar, sugar or honey, honey? sugar and sugar alternatives are all the rage. it’s no secret too much sugar does not do a body good. everyone and their sister would like to knock it out of their diet in every which way, shape and form. however, many struggle before ultimately giving up. been there. done that. and it was a miserable experience.
for health purposes there was a period of time i quit consuming sugar in every form. including fruit.... Read More

the turmeric-inphyused mylk latte is a dairy-free drink that supports your body’s defense against disease. with a creamy nut or seed milk base, a dash of ground black pepper and the sweetness of raw unpasteurized honey or maple syrup this immune boosting tonic will be your go-to.
turmeric boasts a distinct yellow color and a warm, peppery, slightly bitter flavor. it is loaded with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties plus it’s... Read More

it is beginning to feel a bit like fall around here and fall makes me think of pie, more specifically the crust of pie. personally i have always been more interested in the pie crust than the actual filling and quite often that is the only part of the pie i’m interested in eating. this is a healthy raw vegan pie crust recipe that consists of a walnut and pecan nut base and it is fruit sweetened with medjool dates, in my opinion not too much... Read More

this is an exciting post for me because i am in love with this raw vegan veggie topped pizza recipe. everyone loves pizza, at least everyone i know loves pizza. seriously, who can resist a relaxing ‘pizza and movie night’ now and again? pizzas are versatile, satisfying, and in my opinion, an excellent comfort food. the crust is a wheat and gluten free nut-based rawcipe i shared awhile back and i’ve topped it so many different ways... Read More

baby spinach with mango date dressing and sliced strawberries is my current go-to fresh summer salad recipe. recently i took a great road trip to santa fe, new mexico with my mother and aunt who were visiting from wisconsin. i was a santa fe first timer and it is an inspiring area to say the least. after a long morning of exploring the plaza we decided to walk back to our villa to fill up on a healthy lunch and catch a refreshing swim before walking... Read More

julienned zucchini noodles
wheat and gluten free zucchini pasta is a crisp and refreshing summertime noodle alternative that does not require using a stovetop. the noodles are fairly easy to make and a little seems to go a long way. not one to splurge on frivolous kitchen appliances i had been putting off the purchase of a vegetable spiralizer, but once i made the move i was spiralizing everything in sight.
i’m extremely happy the veggie pasta... Read More